Diesel Mechanic
Job No:
1891024
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 5, Salary Range $74,612 - $85,961 (Inc Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
- Base hourly rate ranges from $37.75 - $43.50 plus superannuation
- 2 positions available
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
Are you a qualified Diesel mechanic with heavy diesel equipment experience looking for a new challenge in an organisation that offers stability, job security and flexibility?
In this role you will maintain the City’s plant, fleet and equipment by providing a consistently high quality standard of automotive repairs and maintenance. Some responsibilities include:
- Ensure that plant, fleet and equipment are efficiently serviced, maintained and repaired,
- Inspect and report any defects of plant and ensure servicing, repairs and maintenance provided are to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Perform inventory checks and order stock materials
- Ensure strong and positive communication.
This position works a 9-day fortnight with flexible working hours between 6:30am - 5:00pm with the option of overtime available including Saturdays and public holidays.
The role is based at the City's Depot in Adam Street, Golden Square but also involves off-site servicing and breakdowns in the greater Bendigo region.
About You
The successful applicant will have:
- Knowledge, skills and experience in relevant trade practices and technology in the repair and maintenance of large and varied fleet
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and identify faults of a complex or technical nature with solutions
- Sound communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work as a cooperative and effective team member.
If you are a experienced mechanic with heavy diesel equipment, we welcome your application.
A satisfactory police records check and a current driver's licence are required for this position, with Heavy Rigid (HR) and forklift endorsement being desirable.
Benefits
- Stable and secure employment | Work close to home
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading
- Base hourly rate ranges from $37.75 - $43.50 per hour plus superannuation
- Generous leave provisions | Tool allowance
- Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Luke Shaw, Fleet Services Coordinator on (03) 5454 9535.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 14 November 2024.